Aussie Ora Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Well, I started. I got one screw off each rod on the door. They came off quite easily, in fact. My sockets are too thick to go on top of the other ones - the nuts are right next to the rod. Will need an open-end box wrench (9/32"), but of course I don't have one that size in my toolbox. It wouldn't be a project without at least one trip to the hardware store! Murphys law mate got everything else but what you need Outback Kamado Bar and Grill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5698k Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 I just finished mine, I used a small, left handed crescent wrench. I do suggest to others who plan on doing this change to take a picture of the old rods in place before removing, there is only one way the rods go. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Thanks for that tip, Robert. I'll remember that when I finish up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisLinkletter Posted March 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 If the demand as an upgrade for these continues, maybe I should source and supply the open-end box wrench (9/32")and send with the rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 That would be cool, seeing as it's a "tweener" - between 1/4" and 5/16", so it's an odd size that most sets won't have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Update: Got the 9/32" wrench and it worked like a charm. The whole process took less than 15 minutes. Followed Robert's advice - took the old rods off one at a time -replaced with the new one before doing the second one. A dab of blue LocTite on the threads and spin on the wing nuts. Easy, peasy! This puppy ain't going nowhere anytime soon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5698k Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Hey Dennis, what about something similar for the main draft door? I very rarely open mine other than the vents, and that's to clean the ash that fallen in there blocking the door from sealing well. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisLinkletter Posted April 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 15 hours ago, 5698k said: Hey Dennis, what about something similar for the main draft door? I very rarely open mine other than the vents, and that's to clean the ash that fallen in there blocking the door from sealing well. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Are you using the solid sheet ash/heat deflector? If so ash should not be able to reach the draft door frame.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5698k Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Yes, I'm using the solid deflector, but over time, small amounts of ash make it to the door. It's a maintenance item for me to occasionally remove the door, clean the inside of the door and clean the frame itself with a wire brush. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Ora Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 I see no need for the front but that's just me when I clean out Ora I remove the front and do a thorough clean to easy takes less than 5 minOutback Kamado Bar and Grill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisLinkletter Posted April 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 On 4/5/2017 at 7:56 PM, 5698k said: Yes, I'm using the solid deflector, but over time, small amounts of ash make it to the door. It's a maintenance item for me to occasionally remove the door, clean the inside of the door and clean the frame itself with a wire brush. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Do you have the curved side up on the heat shield? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5698k Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 I do. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FotonDrv Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 Isn't it supposed to be curved side down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5698k Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 The curved side is up, with the lip fitting under the fire ring. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FotonDrv Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 5 hours ago, 5698k said: The curved side is up, with the lip fitting under the fire ring. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk you can tell it has been a while since I had to pay attention to it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
